Radical split seatposts could become 'normal' as designers hunt for aero gains

New dual designs are cropping up on track bikes. Could we see them on the road soon?

An X23 TRed track bike with an enlarged image of a TOOT split seatpost
(Image credit: TRed/TOOT)

Radical new split seatposts are sparking a revolution in the way bikes are designed. 

Cycling Weekly spotted a brand new product last week that is said to reduce drag “considerably” for riders. 

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Tom Davidson
Senior News and Features Writer

Tom joined Cycling Weekly as a news and features writer in the summer of 2022, having previously contributed as a freelancer. He is fluent in French and Spanish, and holds a master's degree in International Journalism, which he passed with distinction. Since 2020, he has been the host of The TT Podcast, offering race analysis and rider interviews.

An enthusiastic cyclist himself, Tom likes it most when the road goes uphill, and actively seeks out double-figure gradients on his rides. His best result is 28th in a hill-climb competition, albeit out of 40 entrants.